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McCain Calls for Stevens to Resign

October 28th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

By Michael Falcone

Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, called for the resignation of his longtime colleague, Senator Ted Stevens, who was convicted on Monday of seven felony counts related to violations of federal ethics laws.

Despite the verdict, Mr. Stevens reiterated his innocence on Monday and vowed to not only keep his Senate seat but continue his re-election bid — plans that Mr. McCain evidently does not support.

Here is Mr. McCain’s full statement, which was released by his campaign this morning:

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